66 h. ago Bernardo Silva's brutal Man City verdict speaks volumes after Aston Villa loss

Manchester City were beaten 1-0 by Aston Villa on Sunday, and Bernardo Silva was not impressed with his side's performance, particularly in defence and pressing

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3 d. ago ‘He trained us like Cool Runnings’: how Australian brothers took on niche Finnish sport to become the Finskaroos

Traditional Finnish skittles has become an unexpected hit, and now Australia has a self-selected national team to cheer onFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBernie Bolger and his brother didn’t really know much about Finska when they spotted an advertisement four years ago for the national championships in Sydney.“We told some friends and all decided it would be funny if we signed up,” he recalls. “We didn’t know how serious or legit or what the structure would be of the tournament.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Gary Neville's Ruben Amorim verdict after Man United vs Brighton thriller speaks volumes

Manchester United recorded a first home win over Brighton since February 2022 after beating the Seagulls 4-2 at Old Trafford on Saturday evening

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4 d. ago Liverpool news: Alan Shearer verdict speaks volumes as new Alexander Isak worry emerges

Liverpool returned to winning ways in the Champions League and will look to bring that form into the Premier League after a woeful few weeks and question marks surrounding their striker situation

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4 d. ago New Wrexham sack verdict speaks volumes for Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac

Wrexham have been given clear instructions on what to do regarding manager Phil Parkinson's future as a club hero has spoken about reports his position was under threat

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5 d. ago Sam Kerr reveals ‘dark’ days during extended recovery from knee injury

Mystery pain delayed rehabilitation, says Matildas strikerKerr to return after nearly years out and hopes to continue as captainA problem with the surgical graft that repaired the knee of Matildas striker Sam Kerr went undiscovered for 10 months, leaving her in pain and suffering “dark” days in her rehabilitation.The 32-year-old is set to return for the Matildas this weekend in a friendly against Wales, almost two years after her last national team appearance. She has used her first media availability to declare she wants to continue as captain, but also spoke at length about what came to be her medical “mystery”. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago DC residents should brace for the National Guard to be in the city until summer 2026, military official says

Interim commanding general of the DC National Guard asked military officials to prepare their team for winter as they anticipate staying longer

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6 d. ago Sam Kerr is finally back. Her return cannot come soon enough for Matildas | Jack Snape

In the absence of their talisman, Australia have taken more steps back than forward and her presence in the squad this week is timely just four months out from the Asian CupLooking back at a largely forgettable Matildas victory over Taiwan in Perth almost two years ago, the smile stands out. Sam Kerr grinned after scoring the scrappy second goal, then beamed celebrating a job well done with the bench after she was substituted.That was the last appearance for the national team of Australia’s greatest goalscorer. Two months later she suffered a serious knee injury, and a long rehabilitation has left Kerr stranded on 69 goals. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Graham Potter leaves football fans stunned by what he did at new job unveiling

Graham Potter has been confirmed as the new manager of the Swedish national team, tasked with qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after they sacked Jon Dahl Tomasson

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9 d. ago Graham Potter appointed Sweden head coach after West Ham sacking

Graham Potter has been appointed as the new head coach of the Sweden national team.

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1 week ago Man Utd star Matthijs De Ligt makes feelings clear on brutal Ruben Amorim chats

Matthijs de Ligt has explained the importance of being 'direct' with his Manchester United team-mates and also revealed how he and coach Ruben Amorim communicate

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1 week ago Jenni Hermoso returns to Spain squad for first time in 12 months following Luis Rubiales kiss scandal

JENNI HERMOSO will return to the national team for the first time since being kissed against her will by Luis Rubiales. The 35-year-old striker made headlines when she was kissed by the former Spanish football chief during the awards ceremony of the 2023 Women's World Cup final in Australia. New Spain coach Sonia Bermudez recalled...

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1 week ago Jimmy Thelin meets Sweden next manager links head on as Aberdeen boss makes stance crystal clear

Jon Dahl Tomasson was axed from the national team role with the Dons boss linked as a potential successor

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1 week ago 'Let them watch the match': Pressure mounts on authorities in Birmingham to reverse 'national disgrace' decision to ban fans of Israeli football team from attending game in England over safety fears

No10 said Sir Keir Starmer had been 'angered' by the decision to bar followers of Maccabi Tel Aviv from their Europa League visit to Villa Park in Birmingham on November 6 amid public safety fears.

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1 week ago Chess: Ukraine soldier grandmaster wins gold medal at European team championships

Igor Kovalenko, 36, the world No 48 with a Fide rating of 2669, has been a frontline soldier for three years and only began playing again a month agoUkraine was the most successful nation at this week’s European team championships, winning gold in the open event and silver in the women’s. It also sparked one of the most memorable results of recent years, as Igor Kovalenko, a serving army soldier who played no chess for three years, won the individual gold on fourth board with 6.5/8, the best percentage of the entire tournament.Kovalenko’s games included a key win against Serbia’s 2024 European individual champion, Aleksander Indjic, and a draw with Gawain Maroroa Jones in the final round when the Englishman was in pole position for third board gold. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Jimmy Thelin back on Sweden national team manager radar but deal for Aberdeen boss won't come cheap

Thelin was previously linked with the role during his time in his homeland with Elfsborg

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2 w. ago 'The weakest' Man City star reacts after getting brutal reality check

Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb was given some stinging criticism by his national team manager after a disappointing draw

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2 w. ago Cardiff City star missing again as boss seeks answers over club 'situation'

The midfielder travelled around 10,000 miles to link up with his national team but is still yet to play this season

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2 w. ago ‘A defining moment of our nation’: Cape Verde goes wild to celebrate historic World Cup spot

By blending diaspora players with homegrown talent the island nation of fewer than 600,000 people has qualified for 2026 tournament On 5 July 1975, the Cape Verdean flag was raised for the first time at Estádio da Várzea in the capital city of Praia, marking the nation’s declaration of independence from Portugal. At that moment, there was no national football team – and no sign of what was to come.Exactly 100 days after the 50th anniversary of independence, the same flag was waved at the very same ground, where crowds gathered to celebrate Cape Verde’s historic first World Cup qualification with the players who had earlier secured the decisive 3-0 win over Eswatini five miles away at the National Stadium. This island nation off the coast of Senegal, with a population of fewer than 600,000, has become the second-smallest country to qualify for the tournament, after Iceland in 2018. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Liverpool news: Alexander Isak warning issued as Reds star breaks silence on boos

Liverpool are preparing to take on rivals Manchester United this coming Sunday with a host of first-team stars away with their national sides during the international break

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